The Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur
The Petronas Twin Towers here in Kuala Lumpur were once the world’s tallest buildings. From 1998 to 2004 they remained as this, however in 2004 Taipei 101 in Taiwan took the title which stands nearly 200 foot taller! However they still stand today as the world’s tallest twin towers.
The Petronas Twin Towers were designed by the architect Casar Pelli, and finished completion in 1998. The towers are based upon a Muslim symbol which is throughout the design of the building and also boast the worlds deepest foundations at 120m. I’m not sure if a lot of people know this but two different companies built each tower, they had a race between them. The company who started over a month later actually finished first!
Underneath the Petronas Twin Towers are the Suria KLCC shopping mall, and the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas which is the home of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. I never got a chance to listen to the orchestra but if your prepared to spend a few thousand pounds by all mean check out the shopping mall for some of the most expensive brands possible.
Tower One is fully occupied by the Petronas Company which is Malaysia’s national oil company and a number of its subsidiaries and partners. Tower Two is nearly all available for lease companies which have offices in Tower Two include Al Jazeera International, Boeing, IBM and Microsoft.
Outside the towers is KLCC park which looks lovely, and of course is the paddling pool for all you children out there. But the best bit for me was the Skybridge. It’s accesible on the 41st and 42nd floors so is approximately half way up the buildings have 88 floors each. When you look out from here it is pretty spooky especially to think that some crazy french guy actually climbed another 20 floors above you outside with no ropes!!!! (Yes to all you climbers it was Alain “Spiderman” Robert)
Also once a year they open up the top floor to allow the best of the best base jumpers to jump off unfortunatly I’m no where near that good and would never get invited 🙁
Comment by Dumaguete Dreamin' on 30 December 2006:
I can’t imagine how these towers look in person. They are quite impressive just in the photos I have seen. I mean, just one of those towers by itself would be an architectural feat, let alone two.
This part of the world seems to be exotic both because of its distance from home (for most Westerners), and its unique set of cultures. I have only been to the Philippines, but have often had interest in exploring more of this region. Singapore and Hong Kong seem to top the list, though for no particular reason. Have to start somewhere, right? 😉
Money and time will be issues as usual, though 🙁
Comment by Dumaguete Dreamin' on 30 December 2006:
I can’t imagine how these towers look in person. They are quite impressive just in the photos I have seen. I mean, just one of those towers by itself would be an architectural feat, let alone two.
This part of the world seems to be exotic both because of its distance from home (for most Westerners), and its unique set of cultures. I have only been to the Philippines, but have often had interest in exploring more of this region. Singapore and Hong Kong seem to top the list, though for no particular reason. Have to start somewhere, right? 😉
Money and time will be issues as usual, though 🙁
Comment by Anita on 6 January 2007:
Whenever I see those towers I can’t help but think how much it would suck to be on one of the top floors when the fire alarms go off. Thats a lot of stairs to walk down! Beautiful architecture though!
Comment by Anita on 6 January 2007:
Whenever I see those towers I can’t help but think how much it would suck to be on one of the top floors when the fire alarms go off. Thats a lot of stairs to walk down! Beautiful architecture though!
Comment by Vicky on 17 January 2007:
put more info on your website like how many people fit in each tower or how many people did it take tonbuild them.
Comment by Vicky on 17 January 2007:
put more info on your website like how many people fit in each tower or how many people did it take tonbuild them.
Comment by Miami Yacht Charters on 19 January 2007:
Love the towers! Weren’t they in a movie with Catherine Zeta Jones?
Comment by Miami Yacht Charters on 19 January 2007:
Love the towers! Weren’t they in a movie with Catherine Zeta Jones?
Comment by Michel on 21 January 2007:
very nice pictures.
Michel / Ajijic – Jalisco
Comment by Michel on 21 January 2007:
very nice pictures.
Michel / Ajijic – Jalisco
Comment by Jamie on 22 January 2007:
That is an amazing structure and one that I would never jump from!!!
I am glad to see you are still blogging well
Jamie
Holiday cottage Cornwall
in reply to the above post YES they were with Sean AKA Bond.
Comment by Jamie on 22 January 2007:
That is an amazing structure and one that I would never jump from!!!
I am glad to see you are still blogging well
Jamie
Holiday cottage Cornwall
in reply to the above post YES they were with Sean AKA Bond.
Comment by Chris on 24 June 2007:
The Towers look even more magical at night when they sparkle in the tropical night air. The film Entrapment with Zeta J did feature them…. but unlike the film depiction, KL is not the primitive muddy hovel depicted! Ive travelled the world and it’s a fab, vibrant city!
Comment by Chris on 24 June 2007:
The Towers look even more magical at night when they sparkle in the tropical night air. The film Entrapment with Zeta J did feature them…. but unlike the film depiction, KL is not the primitive muddy hovel depicted! Ive travelled the world and it’s a fab, vibrant city!
Comment by Renae on 28 August 2007:
i’m doing a project on the petronas towers and i was wondering if i could please have some more information on them. Like, why did they build them ? how they construced them ? Who was involved? thanks ! The buildings are really amazing
Comment by Renae on 28 August 2007:
i’m doing a project on the petronas towers and i was wondering if i could please have some more information on them. Like, why did they build them ? how they construced them ? Who was involved? thanks ! The buildings are really amazing
Comment by Rentals 365 on 28 November 2007:
maybe the Towers will looks better in the night, i’ve never been in Kuala Lampur… but i want to see them one day
Comment by Rentals 365 on 28 November 2007:
maybe the Towers will looks better in the night, i’ve never been in Kuala Lampur… but i want to see them one day
Comment by Sophie on 7 September 2008:
Indeed the Twin Towers look better at night. You get great view if you stay in one of the nearby hotels like Mandarin Oriental and Traders Hotel. And Bukit Bintang shopping district is just a short taxi ride from there.
Comment by Sophie on 7 September 2008:
Indeed the Twin Towers look better at night. You get great view if you stay in one of the nearby hotels like Mandarin Oriental and Traders Hotel. And Bukit Bintang shopping district is just a short taxi ride from there.
Comment by Darren on 12 September 2008:
Hi.. i am from malaysia, and i also been petronas tower before. it so great, and at first time, i cant imagine how would be look like i stand in 40 sumthing floors, but thanks god, it a beautiful view. so beautiful.
maybe u can visit my blog, where i posted about malaysia attraction place. http://www.travelling2u.com
anyway, your information so great. nice blog.
Comment by Darren on 12 September 2008:
Hi.. i am from malaysia, and i also been petronas tower before. it so great, and at first time, i cant imagine how would be look like i stand in 40 sumthing floors, but thanks god, it a beautiful view. so beautiful.
maybe u can visit my blog, where i posted about malaysia attraction place. http://www.travelling2u.com
anyway, your information so great. nice blog.
Comment by Stephanie on 20 September 2008:
Try going to the sky bar at Trader’s Hotel st night. The view of the twin tower is spectacular!
Comment by Stephanie on 20 September 2008:
Try going to the sky bar at Trader’s Hotel st night. The view of the twin tower is spectacular!
Comment by amdtaufik on 28 November 2010:
This post is 4 years old, latest news – as of 1st October 2010,minimal fees RM10 are charged to enter the Petronas Twin Tower Skybridge, (previously it was FREE). Now you can also enjoy Dinner & Lunch (for RM200 ~ RM350) at PETRONAS Twin Tower Skybrige. If not mistaken Skybridge Lunch and Dinner are limited to only 100 ppl. When you take Lunch / dinner package you’ll also get the top floor tour, lvel-86 observation deck.
Now tourist can have more time at PETRONAS Twin Tower Skybridge
Comment by amdtaufik on 28 November 2010:
This post is 4 years old, latest news – as of 1st October 2010,minimal fees RM10 are charged to enter the Petronas Twin Tower Skybridge, (previously it was FREE). Now you can also enjoy Dinner & Lunch (for RM200 ~ RM350) at PETRONAS Twin Tower Skybrige. If not mistaken Skybridge Lunch and Dinner are limited to only 100 ppl. When you take Lunch / dinner package you’ll also get the top floor tour, lvel-86 observation deck.
Now tourist can have more time at PETRONAS Twin Tower Skybridge
Comment by amdtaufik on 28 November 2010:
This post is 4 years old, latest news – as of 1st October 2010,minimal fees RM10 are charged to enter the Petronas Twin Tower Skybridge, (previously it was FREE). Now you can also enjoy Dinner & Lunch (for RM200 ~ RM350) at PETRONAS Twin Tower Skybrige. If not mistaken Skybridge Lunch and Dinner are limited to only 100 ppl. When you take Lunch / dinner package you’ll also get the top floor tour, lvel-86 observation deck.
Now tourist can have more time at PETRONAS Twin Tower Skybridge
Comment by amdtaufik on 28 November 2010:
This post is 4 years old, latest news – as of 1st October 2010,minimal fees RM10 are charged to enter the Petronas Twin Tower Skybridge, (previously it was FREE). Now you can also enjoy Dinner & Lunch (for RM200 ~ RM350) at PETRONAS Twin Tower Skybrige. If not mistaken Skybridge Lunch and Dinner are limited to only 100 ppl. When you take Lunch / dinner package you’ll also get the top floor tour, lvel-86 observation deck.
Now tourist can have more time at PETRONAS Twin Tower Skybridge